Library Board Minutes 09-09-2008MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
September 9, 2008
5:00 P.M.
Members present: Branch Manager Debbie Luken, Ralph Olsen, Janet Bridgland,
Sandra Lommel.
Member Absent: Beth Osiek
Guest: Mic Golden, Collection Development Coordinator for Great River Regional
Library
Minutes of the May meeting were read and approved.
Old Business:
- New signs for the library. Debbie recommended waiting until the end of the year
because the budget is depleted. Hopefully Friends of the Library will help.
- The subject of library expansion was mentioned once again. Susie Wojchouski,
City Council representative, reported that the city has no money for that project at
this time and it is uncertain when it could be considered.
Library Report -Debbie Luken
The library has had a very successful summer. Over 630 kids participated in the
Summer Reading program. The Teen program attracted 63 readers. A total of
1,423 children attended the 31 events and story times during the summer
months. During June through. August, 60,431 items were circulated, and increase
of 880 items for the same time period in 2007. Average monthly circulation for
this time period was 20,143 items per month.
- Internet stations averaged 816 sessions per month for the last three months.
Patrons are also using the wireless capabilities. The wireless internet is no longer
provided by TDS, it is provided through Great River Regional Library who
received a wireless grant for all branch libraries. GRRL provided 2 new
computers for additional internet stations and Friends of the Library provided the
funding for the electrical and telephone work needed. The Library also received
an off desk computer for the Branch Manager's office.
- The library received a donation from the Stuart Hoglund family of a ClearView
video magnifier. This machine allows patrons with limited eyesight to read or
view materials in the library. Thank you to the Hoglund family.
- Coming events at the Library are: Teen Anime Club, Bilingual story time, Baby
Bounce, and preschool and toddler time September through December. Brodine
the Magician will be here in October and a "Haunting" program for Teen Read
Week.
Friends of the Library Report (Representative Absent)
- The semi-annual book sale will be September 20 and 22 at the Library.
- Friends will co- host the genealogist, Tom Rice, at the Senior Center on
Saturday, October 25.
- Family game night will be Monday, October 27.
- Books for babies will be implemented soon.
Mic Golden, Report from GRRL'
- The library is almost completely moved to the new site, however distribution is
still out of the old building. Detail construction work is still to be done.
- A capital campaign raised $150,000 for materials that will eventually float
throughout the system.
- The Grand Opening of the St. Cloud branch will be September 20, 2008.
- GRRL has provided a-mail notification for all the branches regarding date due
notices to patrons.
- GRRL will continue to add computers to branch libraries based on use and
need .
- All Senior Branch managers have office computers.
New Business:
- The City Council passed its budget for the coming year and the Monticello
Library will receive the same amount as last year.
The next Board meeting will be Tuesday, December 2 at 5:00 at the Monticello Public
Library.
Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Lommel, Secretary